How far is Philadelphia, PA from Yeadon, PA?
The driving distance from Philadelphia, PA to Yeadon, PA is about 6.8 miles (11 km), with a travel time of about 00h 16m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 5 miles (8 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 00h 33m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Drive time stays fixed at 00h 16m.
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Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
Neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA
Route Weather Snapshot
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Philadelphia and Yeadon.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Philadelphia and Yeadon.
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Start on South Penn Square
121 m · 9 sec · South Penn Square
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Keep slight left to continue on East Penn Square
737 ft · 19 sec · East Penn Square
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Continue on John F. Kennedy Boulevard
85 m · 5 sec · John F. Kennedy Boulevard
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Turn left onto North 15th Street
1.1 mi · 2 min · North 15th Street
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Turn right onto Washington Avenue
1.4 km · 2 min · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Washington Avenue
660 ft · 14 sec · Washington Avenue
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Continue on Grays Ferry Avenue
1.3 mi · 3 min · Grays Ferry Avenue
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Turn straight onto South 48th Street
677 ft · 20 sec · South 48th Street
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Continue on Greenway Avenue
127 m · 14 sec · Greenway Avenue
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Turn right onto South 49th Street
3078 ft · 2 min · South 49th Street
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Turn left onto Baltimore Avenue
1401 ft · 57 sec · Baltimore Avenue
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Turn left onto Whitby Avenue
1.5 km · 2 min · Whitby Avenue
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Continue on North Longacre Boulevard
3041 ft · 1 min · North Longacre Boulevard
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Enter the roundabout and take exit 2 toward Longacre Boulevard
52 m · 6 sec · Longacre Boulevard
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Exit the roundabout onto Longacre Boulevard
752 ft · 25 sec · Longacre Boulevard
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Church Lane
1672 ft · 1 min · Church Lane
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Turn right
32 m · 13 sec
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Turn left
9 m · 2 sec
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Philadelphia and Yeadon.
Turn-heavy local drive
The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.
Grays Ferry Avenue
Continue on Grays Ferry Avenue
1.3 mi · 00h 03m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely leaving Philadelphia and Rain Showers near Yeadon.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Philadelphia to Yeadon?
The road trip is about 6.8 miles (11 km) and usually takes 00h 16m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Center City is a useful midpoint, sitting about 3.4 miles from Philadelphia and 3.4 miles from Yeadon.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 5 miles (8 km), while the road route adds roughly 1.8 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:56 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $0.98 one way or $1.96 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 2.1 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Showers And Thunderstorms Likely around Philadelphia and Rain Showers near Yeadon.
Stop Ideas Near Center City
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Bluestone Lane City Hall Coffee Shop
Dilworth Park
Philadelphia Marriage License
City Hall
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Center City.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Philadelphia and Yeadon. Straight-line distance: 4.94 mi (7.95 km).
#1 Philadelphia
The sixth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Philadelphia metropolitan area.
| Population | 1,578,487 |
| Coordinates | 39.9523300, -75.1637900 |
| Altitude | 12 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Yeadon
Borough in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
| Population | 11,489 |
| Coordinates | 39.9390000, -75.2554600 |
| Altitude | 34 |
| Country | United States |
End: Yeadon (-75.25546, 39.939)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 11 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 00h 13m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 10m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 08m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 06m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 05m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 05m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $4.09 | $0.98 | $1.96 |
| Mid-grade | $4.60 | $1.10 | $2.21 |
| Premium | $4.95 | $1.19 | $2.38 |
| Diesel | $5.98 | $1.44 | $2.87 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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